School Strategic ICT Manager

Supply Heroes Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a Good-rated Secondary School and Sixth Form in Birmingham (B19) seeking an experienced Strategic ICT Manager to lead and transform the school's technology provision. You will own the ICT strategy and oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems management and ICT service delivery to support teaching and operations.

The role offers a long-term opportunity with October 2026 start; you will build a high-performing ICT team, manage budgets and suppliers,

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading ICT infrastructure in education or a similarly complex organisation.
• Strong project management and team leadership experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365, networks, cybersecurity and data protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the school's ICT strategy in line with improvement priorities.
• Lead, manage and develop the ICT support team to drive excellence.
• Oversee maintenance, development and security of ICT infrastructure.
• Manage networks, servers, cloud services, telephony and end-user devices.
• Lead ICT modernisation projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and compliant with legislation.
• Manage cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Oversee ICT budgets, procurement and supplier contracts.
• Build relationships with staff, students, leaders and external partners.
• Ensure ICT services support teaching, learning and operations.

Skills

ICT leadership

Cybersecurity

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder mgmt

Microsoft 365

Job description

School Strategic ICT Manager

Secondary School & Sixth Form | Birmingham (B19)

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | October 2026 Start

Good Ofsted-Rated School

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)

Are you an experienced School ICT leader looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a forward-thinking secondary school?

Supply Heroes are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and ambitious Good-rated Secondary School and Sixth Form in Birmingham (B19) seeking an experienced Strategic ICT Manager to lead and transform the school's technology provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and hands-on ICT professional to review, modernise and develop an established ICT infrastructure, helping to create a secure, reliable and future-ready technology environment that supports outstanding teaching, learning and operational excellence.

For the right candidate, this role has the potential to become a permanent appointment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Strategic Business Manager, you will play a key leadership role across the school, taking ownership of the ICT strategy and overseeing all aspects of technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems management and ICT service delivery.

You will have the opportunity to shape the school's long-term digital vision while leading significant infrastructure projects and developing a high-performing ICT team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the school's ICT strategy in line with school improvement priorities.
• Lead, manage and develop the ICT support team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the maintenance, development and security of the school's ICT infrastructure.
• Manage networks, servers, cloud services, telephony systems, wireless infrastructure and end-user devices.
• Lead ICT modernisation and infrastructure improvement projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure all systems are secure, scalable, resilient and compliant with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Take responsibility for cybersecurity, business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
• Manage ICT budgets, procurement activities and supplier contracts.
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, senior leaders and external partners.
• Ensure ICT services effectively support teaching, learning and operational requirements across the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced ICT professional who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing ICT infrastructure within an education setting or a similarly complex organisation.
• Proven experience leading and developing ICT teams.
• Strong project management experience, including delivering large-scale technology improvements.
• Excellent knowledge of:
  • Microsoft 365
  • Cloud-based technologies
  • Networking and wireless infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity and cyber resilience
  • Device management and endpoint security
  • Experience managing budgets, procurement processes and supplier relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Essential Knowledge

Applicants should possess a strong understanding of:

• Department for Education Digital and Technology Standards.
• Online safety requirements within educational settings.
• Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance relating to technology, safeguarding and filtering/monitoring systems.
• GDPR, data protection legislation and information security principles.
• Business continuity planning and disaster recovery processes.

Personal Qualities

The successful candidate will:

• Be a strategic thinker with excellent operational delivery skills.
• Have strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Be proactive, resilient and solutions-focused.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Be committed to providing exceptional levels of ICT support and service.
• Build positive relationships with staff, students and external stakeholders.
• Have a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Excellent senior leadership support.
• The opportunity to lead and shape the school's future ICT strategy.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Free on-site parking.
• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

This position is available for an ASAP start in October 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs